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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.30, 4,204.32 and 2,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.30, 4,204.32 and 2,367.73 is: 3,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.30 : 4,204.32 = 2,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.30/4,204.32 = 2,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.30x = 4,204.32 × 2,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.30x = 9,954,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,954,694.59/2,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.27

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